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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Biochemistry & Cellular Receptor Signaling

Doctoral research program within Duke School of Medicine, training under Nobel Laureate Robert Lefkowitz's group to investigate G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) dynamics, beta-arrestin signaling, and drug discovery.

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Application checklist & requirements

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Academic degree / Prerequisites: Undergraduate degree in Biochemistry, Chemistry, or Molecular Biology with high honors
English language proficiency: TOEFL iBT 100 or IELTS 7.5
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Not required
Thesis / Research statement: Substantial undergraduate lab research experience in protein biochemistry or structural biology
Recommendation letters: Three letters of recommendation from research supervisors

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: $45,000/year living stipend + full tuition waiver + complete dental/medical coverage
Application fee: $95
Tuition / joining costs: $0 under biomedical doctoral guarantee

Dates and verification

Application deadline: December 1, 2026
Last source review: 2026-10-15

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